Kinetic and Potential Energy

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Energy of MOTION is called ____ ______.

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KINETIC ENERGY

Front

If two objects have the same mass, but different amounts of gravitational potential energy, what must be true?

Back

They are at different heights.

Front

Where is potential energy the least? Give the letter.

Back

X

Front

A honey bee has a mass of 3 g and can fly at a velocity of 9 m/s. Calculate the kinetic energy of a honey bee in flight.

Back

121.5 J

Front

Lifting weights is considered _____.

Back

WORK

Front

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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KE = 1/2 mv²

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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It decreases as kinetic energy increases.

Front

What is gravitational potential energy dependent on?

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Mass, height, and gravitational acceleration.

Front

What is the unit of energy?

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Joule (J)